Pure Almond Extract - by Savory Spice

Bitter almond oil delivers a sharp, intensely aromatic almond character that announces itself immediately and softens beautifully into the finished bake ‚ distinctly different from sweet almond's gentle nuttiness, with a boldness that requires only a small measure to define an entire batch of cookies or perfume a pot of lamb stew.

Use sparingly ‚ typically 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon is enough to flavor an entire batch of cookies or a layer cake; almond extract builds intensity through baking and a little consistently delivers a lot.Combine with vanilla extract in cherry, apricot, or peach desserts, where bitter almond and stone fruit are a classic pairing across European and Middle Eastern baking traditions that has endured for good reason.In savory cooking, add a few drops to mild lamb or chicken curries, rice pudding, or North African-style tagines ‚ almond's aromatic depth has been a fixture in Middle Eastern spiced cooking for centuries.